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Technology · 31 August 2026

ChatGPT advert revenues reach a $1 billion annual pace for maker OpenAI

ChatGPT advert revenues reach a $1 billion annual pace for maker OpenAI

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The tech firm is expanding its advertising tools across Europe and India to drive growth ahead of a planned stock market launch. Smaller companies make up a large chunk of the spending, paying to show promotions to users on the free and cheaper ChatGPT plans. The American pilot began earlier this year and reached a $100 million pace within six weeks.

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